With the overwhelming amount of self-help books, webinars, and workshops available, self-improvement becomes commercialized and can start to seem like a New-Age gimmick. Simply put, self-improvement is an inner process that aims for a better, happier self. It is the act of consciously choosing to find ways to have more satisfaction and fulfillment in life. Former NBA coach, Pat Riley, summed it up well when he said, “excellence is the gradual result of always trying to do better.” In an effort to help others Be Better™ and effectively live more joyfully, Amy & Brian Coconut Water (www.amyandbriannaturals.com) encourages everyone to make 2016 a year of improvement.

It’s time for a summer refresh so please join Fit Fathers for the The 7-Day Summer Juice Cleanse right after 4th of July weekend. This implies you are ready to clean out your plumbing including the gastrointestinal as well as your colon. Don’t be shy of these terms! It’s natural.

Why Juice? Though juicing disregards the fiber from fruits and veggies its benefits are plentiful. Vitamins and minerals are absorbed directly into the blood stream without the fiber, which slows digestion and absorption. Juicing heals and repairs tissue, strengthens the immune system and gives the digestion system and liver a well-deserved break. But most of all, a juice detox forces toxins out the body which in-turn encourages fat lost, since the body actually produces additional fat just to store and protect you from these toxins. Reduced toxins equals less body fat. Also juicing allows organs to temporarily vacation. [Read more…]

You’ve arrived at THE place to find information about the dangers of sugar-loaded drinks. Get tools to start a movement in your community, and change what kids and their families reach for when they’re thirsty!

What are sugar-loaded drinks exactly? We’re talking: sweetened sodas, so-called “sports” drinks, iced teas, juice drinks, vitamin waters and energy drinks. Beverages so cheap and easy to get, that kids are drinking way more than their fill. They’re getting the equivalent of over a dozen packets of sugar a day from their beverages alone! But together, we can stop Big Soda’s push to keep kids guzzling these harmful drinks which–science has proven–lead to obesity, preventable diabetes and tooth decay!

I had no choice but to break the traditional BBQ mantra by making fresh organic smoothies in our Vitamix 750. And guess who requested one? All 40 family members! This mix comprised of coconut water, organic berries, bananas, kale, mangos and walnuts. Drink clean my friends!

It is very simple energizing your body and creating foods that convert to sustainable glucose for endurance and performance fuel. Why go the synthetic and processed route when nature provides all you need. Here is Fit Fathers unique but simple spin on the traditional green smoothie.

You got it. The supplement industry and muscle heads have society thinking we need an endless amount of protein. This macronutrient should comprise 5 to 15% of our daily caloric intake. It’s complex carbohydrates which fuels our bodies first. Overdosing on protein can possibly lead to rouge cancer cells developing from cellular division (when tissue splits and divides) and can pull calcium from the bones since the amino acid breakdown requires a mineral — Calcium — for neutralization. This is long thought to be one of the reasons why America (and other high consumption dairy and meat eating countries) have high cases of Osteoporosis.

Vitamix blenders are like the Jeep Wranglers of the blending world. They do what they do best because of their powerful motors, unique blades and various spin cycle modes such as Hot Soups and Purée. We’ve made hummus to avocado puddings in our Vitamix 750 Series. You will spend more for the quality, but we don’t mind investing in our health. Cancer and Diabetes are far more expensive.

It’s Day 3 of our impromptu juice fast and we wanted a very energetic mixture. With this carrot based energy drink pressed from our Omega VRT350 masticating juicer we’ll have no problem conquering the Orange Bowl in dominant fashion. The formula is simple: carrots, celery, ginger and wheatgrass. Drink up and always drink clean!